Liu Ren ran all the way toward Tu Huang Mountain. At the foot of the mountain, he saw Li San waiting for him. After exchanging a few words, the two headed up the mountain together. Lin Taichu and the other two followed behind, not daring to get too close and only trailing them from afar.
Tu Huang Mountain was indeed difficult to traverse, filled with rugged mountain paths. After walking for about two hours, Li San and Liu Ren entered a hidden cave. Lin Taichu and the other two hid in the bushes beside the cave and heard voices coming from within.
A hoarse voice asked, "Has the trouble outside gotten serious?"
Li San replied, "Big Brother, it has. A lot of people said they felt sick after taking Liu Ren's medicine and want their money back. If this keeps up, we won't be able to keep doing business."
The hoarse voice said, "What are you panicking for? You can't even handle such a small matter. Tell Liu Ren to pack up and leave tonight. He can't stay in Qinghe Town any longer. Also, move the medicinal herbs and weapons from the cave. We're changing locations."
Liu Ren's voice rang out. "Big Brother, I still haven't gathered the five thousand taels of silver..."
"The money doesn't matter. Staying alive does!" the hoarse voice cut him off. "Something has been off about that brat Lin Taichu lately. He could clearly prove his own innocence, yet he has kept silent. He must be investigating us. If he finds this place, we're finished."
Lin Taichu's heart stirred. That hoarse voice sounded familiar, as though he had heard it somewhere before. He thought carefully, then suddenly remembered Su Mingyuan! Although the voice was hoarser than Su Mingyuan's, the tone and manner of speaking were